The South Cariboo Community Fall Fair will definitely have something to see and do for every member of the family in 100 Mile House on Sept. 5-6.
There are a number of changes being made to this year’s annual event at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre, and organizers are making sure the Fall Fair is going to be action packed and full of fun.
The first big change is the annual fair is going to be two days – Friday and Saturday – instead of three, but it’s going to have all kinds of new attractions and live entertainment inside and outside the complex.
However, the Fall Fair is going to be rooted in the tradition of old-time fairs where country and city folks come together to share in the bounty of autumn.
Visitors and participants alike are going to enjoy the displays of produce, crafts, art and hobbies for various age divisions.
There will be a variety of exhibits for folks to admire. The awards presentation starts at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 5.
A new attraction to the Fall Fair this year is the West Coast Lumberjack Show, and people are going to enjoy the speed, accuracy and endurance of these lumberjacks on Saturday.
The show will feature chainsaw carving, axe throwing, springboard chopping, tree climbing, the Jack ‘n Jill cross-cut sawing and the hot saw race. The interactive West Coast Lumberjack Show runs three times on Sept. 6.
Folks won’t want to miss the white-knuckle action of the professional bull riding event that returns to the Outriders arena. The top riders in British Columbia will be trying to make the eight-second ride on some great bucking bulls supplied by local stock contractors – C-Plus of 150 Mile, and Diamond D of 100 Mile.
The Professional Bull Riders event starts at 6 p.m. on Sept. 5, and 1 p.m. on Sept. 6. It was popular with spectators last year, and folks will also see some top-notch wild horse racing and barrel racing action.
The South Cariboo Farmers’ Market will be setting up at the fair and will be open for business from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 6.
Uncle Chris the clown is entertaining children and families on Sept. 5. Special guest speakers on Sept. 6 include Rod Endacott and Don Bassermann.
Endacott, a longtime farmer and landscaper, is giving a talk on sustainable agriculture. Bassermann, Omineca Beetle Action Coalition chair, will share his passion for urban farming and talk about local food production.
There will be some great performances by Cariboo Idols, Cheralyn’s Polynesian Dance Studio, Zumba with Gail Ogden, Baladi Babes belly dancers and Taoist Tai Chi.
Folks are also going to enjoy the “chicken roulette” and a nail-driving competition.
The South Cariboo Community Fall Fair runs from 5 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 5 and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sept. 6.
